Not knowing how much or what food to feed your American Bulldog can negatively impact their growth, development and overall health. This is a large breed and requires a sufficient amount to keep them at an optimum weight. But how much food is involved in American bulldog feeding?
This American Bulldog feeding guide will break down the best diet for your Bully, with all the essential nutrients it requires.
A dog’s daily caloric intake depends on its age and activity levels, and this will directly affect how much food you need to feed them. A middle-weight dog that doesn’t exercise much needs around 1400 calories, while a moderately active Bulldog needs 1900 calories. A very active dog should eat 2700 calories.
The amount of food your American Bulldog needs is also heavily dependent on the stage of life they’re in.
At 2-4 months, feed your dog wet food and gradually introduce dry food. During this period, it’s best to free-feed them to ensure your puppy is eating enough. They should be fed between three to four times a day.
Between 4-6 months, this should decrease to three feedings of 2 1/4 cups of food.
The adult feeding regimen should begin at 6 months. They should eat 1.5-2 cups daily, spread between two meals.
At 7 years old, senior American Bulldogs might slow down and get less daily exercise. Decrease their daily feeding slightly with decreased exercise to avoid weight gain.
Most baby growth happens in the last two weeks of pregnancy. During this time, the pregnant Bulldog’s body has a greater need for nutrients, but she has less space in the abdomen. Feedings should be smaller but more frequent.
During nursing, you should gradually increase your dog’s feeding. High milk production for growing pups results in growing nutritional demands from the mother’s body.
Did you know that a dog’s stomach isn’t able to digest and ferment carbs?
Ironically, carbohydrates are the main ingredient in most commercial dog food. This includes grain-free kibble that’s packed with starchy carbs. This often causes inflammation and strain on their internal organs and can lead to serious health problems.
Poor gut health and digestion also negatively affect your dog’s coat and skin. A raw food diet will naturally enhance coat health and improve skin conditions.
Raw dog food promotes a healthy life by boosting your bulldog’s immune system. It provides the essential micro-nutrients that promote gut health and ward off harmful bacteria.
Yes, your Bulldog can have treats. Be careful not to overfeed them, and make sure your treats are low in fat.
They can be. Individual dogs may prefer some foods over others.
They should drink 15-30 ml per pound of their body weight. So, a 44-pound dog (20 kg) will need 650 ml to 1.3 L daily.
Good nutrition is necessary for your dog’s overall health. Their digestive system can adapt to almost any food, but why should your American bulldog suffer?
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